NEW HALL SCHOOL TRUST
NEW HALL PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT ACADEMIC EDUCATION, IN A CATHOLIC CONTEXT, FOR BOARDING AND DAY CHILDREN AGED 1-19. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON COMMUNITY SERVICE. ASSISTANCE WITH FEES IS OFFERED BY MEANS OF BURSARIES. THE OUTSTANDING FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE HISTORIC CHAPEL, ARE USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES INCLUDE SPONSORSHIP OF A PRIMARY SCHOOL ACADEMY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a net income of £1,189,048 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a net expenditure in the prior period. However, the group held net current liabilities of £3,387,133 at year-end, a position the Trustees attribute to significant investment in fixed assets funded from current assets and bank borrowing. The Trustees consider the target level of free reserves to be approximately 6 to 8 weeks of expenditure (£3.1 million to £4.2 million), noting that free reserves were significantly below this range due to capital spend exceeding the surplus.
What the accounts disclose
“£350,001 - £360,000* 1 1” — page 39
“At 31 August 2025, free reserves are significantly below this range, but cash reserves are significantly above it.”
“During the year, NHST paid NHSE £78,286 (2024 - £138,156 + VAT) in respect of recharged pupil agency commission charges and £71,472 (2024 - £87,771 + VAT) recharged electricity.” — page 51
“NHMAT received administrative support, payroll services, teaching support and senior management oversight during the year on an ad hoc basis. No material financial transactions occurred during 2024-25 (2024 - nil).”
“During the year, NHST paid NHSE £78,286 (2024 - £138,156 + VAT) in respect of recharged pupil agency commission charges and £71,472 (2024 - £87,771 + VAT) recharged electricity.” — page 51
“NHMAT received administrative support, payroll services, teaching support and senior management oversight during the year on an ad hoc basis. No material financial transactions occurred during 2024-25 (2024 - nil).”
“During the year, NHST paid NHSE £78,286 (2024 - £138,156 + VAT) in respect of recharged pupil agency commission charges and £71,472 (2024 - £87,771 + VAT) recharged electricity.” — page 51
“NHMAT received administrative support, payroll services, teaching support and senior management oversight during the year on an ad hoc basis. No material financial transactions occurred during 2024-25 (2024 - nil).”
“New Hall School Enterprises Limited carried out trading activities during the year including the operation of the swimming pool complex at the School.” — page 22
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Katherine Jeffrey — Principal
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Christine Fischer
- Janis Elizabeth Croom
- KATHERINE JEFFREY
- Karen Fardell
- MALCOLM JOHN DAY
- Mark David Catchpole
- Navin Khattar
- PAULINE MARIE WILSON
- Philip Wilson
- Philippa Mathews
- Yogi Adi Luxmi Sutton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £31.3m | £30.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £29.1m | £29.7m |
| 31/07/2023 | £27.3m | £26.3m |
| 31/07/2022 | £25.6m | £24.6m |
| 31/07/2021 | £23.7m | £22.7m |
Common questions
Is NEW HALL SCHOOL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group reported a net income of £1,189,048 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a net expenditure in the prior period. However, the group held net current liabilities of £3,387,133 at year-end, a position the Trustees attribute to significant investment in fixed assets funded from current assets and bank borrowing. The Trustees consider the target level of free reserves to be approximately 6 to 8 weeks of expenditure (£3.1 million to £4.2 million), noting that free reserves were significantly below this range due to capital spend exceeding the surplus. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RSM UK Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of NEW HALL SCHOOL TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £350,001 - £360,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £200k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE MIKHEEV CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £20k |
| SHAREDIMPACT | 1 | £20k |
| ST PAUL'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE HALL SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST
- HALLFIELD SCHOOL TRUST
- NEWLAND HOUSE SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- THORPE HALL SCHOOL TRUST
- NEWELLS SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- THE NEWCASTLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HALL SCHOOL TRUST | £31.3m | £350,001 - £360,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE HALL SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST | £12.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HALLFIELD SCHOOL TRUST | £7.8m | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| NEWLAND HOUSE SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £6.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THORPE HALL SCHOOL TRUST | £8.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWELLS SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £9.0m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |